This past Friday, I forced inspired myself to redeem my capped 25,000-point annual free night award from my Marriott Premier Visa ($85 annual fee) at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center. Sure, it ended up being a fun night out with a hotel price of … [Read More...]
New Status Match and Challenge Available With WestJet
If you have airline status with another carrier, West Jet currently has a three-part status match / status challenge to Gold or Silver with WestJet Rewards. Benefits include complimentary upgrades, priority services and lounge access (don't get too excited), … [Read More...]
5 Scenarios Where Buying Hyatt Points Is a Great Deal
Hyatt just announced another points sale where you can earn a 40% bonus on points purchases made between November 14 - December 31, 2019. You'll have to buy at least 5,000 points ($120) to trigger the 40% bonus points. Hyatt points normally cost 2.4 … [Read More...]
Trip Reports
Revisiting the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
I just returned from a good friend's beach wedding and a 3-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in The Bahamas. I … [Read More...]
10 Things to Know About Park Hyatt St. Kitts
I recently took a 3-night family trip to the Park Hyatt St. Kitts, which has been on my radar ever since it opened in … [Read More...]
First Look: The New United Polaris Lounge at LAX
Joining Polaris lounges in Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), Newark (EWR) and Houston (IAH), United’s much-anticipated … [Read More...]
Strategies
Uber Rewards is Out and I Was Surprised with Platinum Status
You may have already heard of Uber's new rewards program, Uber Rewards, where you can earn points with every ride and UberEATs purchase and enjoy perks like cash rewards, flexible cancellations, and price protection. Uber Rewards will initially be … [Read More...]
Get Cash Back For Unused Gift Card Balances in These 12 States
With the holidays just behind us, I'm sure many of us are swimming in gift cards. Or perhaps with this crowd, some are swimming in gift cards that were purchased with the intention of meeting minimum spend or maximizing miles or credit card … [Read More...]
